Isha Koppikar is an Indian actress, model and politician who is known for acting in Hindi and Tamil films. She was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She has a brother. She completed her graduation in Life Sciences at Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai.
She started her career with modelling and appeared in several advertisements. Koppikar competed in the 1995 Miss India contest and won the Miss Talent Crown.
She made her acting debut in 1997 with the Telugu movie W/o V. Vara Prasad.
In 1998, she made her Hindi film debut with Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan. For her performance, she earned a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Chandralekha was her only released Telugu film of the year. She made her Tamil debut with Kaadhal Kavithai that year. She won Filmfare Best Female Debut (Tamil) for her performance in the film.
In 1999, she appeared in three Tamil films, En Swasa Kaatre, Jodi and Nenjinile.
In 2000, she made her Kannada debut with Surya Vamsha. Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya and O Nanna Nalle were her two released Kannada films of the year. Fiza was her second released Hindi film of the year.
In 2001, Isha acted in three Hindi, one Tamil and one Telugu film.
In 2002, she made two special appearances in two Hindi films, Company and Kaante. For her performance in Company, she won the Stardust Award for the Most Exciting New Face.
In 2003, she acted in five Hindi films. That year, she earned a Filmfare nomination in the Best Villain category for her performance in the Hindi film, Qayamat: City Under Threat.
In 2004, she was seen in six films.
In 2005, she acted in three films, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, D and Kyaa Kool Hai Hum. For her performance in Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, she earned three nominations in IIFA, Zee Cine Award and Star Screen Awards for best actor in a comedy role.
In 2006, she starred in four films, Darna Zaroori Hai, Don, Haseena and 36 China Town.
Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love and Darling was her two released films of 2007.
In 2008, she was seen in two films, Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi and Hello.
In 2010, she appeared in two films, Right Yaaa Wrong and Hello Darling.
Shabri was her only released film of 2011.
In 2013, she made her Marathi film debut with Maat.
In 2017, she acted in her second Marathi film, FU: Friendship Unlimited. Keshava was her only released Telugu film of the year.
Looty was her only released Kannada film of 2018.
In 2019, she was seen in the Kannada film, Kavacha. Later that year, she made her web series debut with Fixerr.
She has two upcoming films, Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau and Ayalaan.
In 2022, she was last seen in the web series, Dahanam.
She made her television debut as a judge with the television reality show, Nach Baliye 3. She works as a presenter in the television show 100% De Dana Dan.
In 2015, she also owned a restaurant.
Apart from acting, Isha joined the political party Bharatiya Janata Party. She has been appointed as the working president of the BJP’s women’s transport wing.
Koppikar married Timmy Narang in 2009. She gave birth to their daughter Rianna in July 2014.
Name | Isha Koppikar |
Nick Name | Khallas Girl |
Profession | Actress and Model |
Date of Birth | 19th September 1976 |
Age | 46 years |
Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. |
School | Not Known |
College | Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai |
Debut | W/o V. Vara Prasad (Telugu) Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan (Hindi) Surya Vamsha (Kannada) Maat (Marathi) Kaadhal Kavithai (Tamil) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Isha Koppikar Career
She started her career with modelling and appeared in several advertisements. Koppikar competed in the 1995 Miss India contest and won the Miss Talent Crown.
She made her acting debut in 1997 with the Telugu movie W/o V. Vara Prasad.
In 1998, she made her Hindi film debut with Ek Tha Dil Ek Thi Dhadkan. Chandralekha was her only released Telugu film of the year.
In 1999, she appeared in three Tamil films, En Swasa Kaatre, Jodi and Nenjinile.
In 2000, she made her Kannada debut with Surya Vamsha. Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya and O Nanna Nalle were her two released Kannada films of the year. Fiza was her second released Hindi film of the year.
In 2001, Isha acted in three Hindi, one Tamil and one Telugu film.
In 2002, she made two special appearances in two Hindi films, Company and Kaante.
In 2003, she acted in five Hindi films.
In 2004, she was seen in six films.
In 2005, she acted in three films, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, D and Kyaa Kool Hai Hum.
In 2006, she starred in four films, Darna Zaroori Hai, Don, Haseena and 36 China Town.
Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love and Darling was her two released films of 2007.
In 2008, she was seen in two films, Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi and Hello.
In 2010, she appeared in two films, Right Yaaa Wrong and Hello Darling.
Shabri was her only released film of 2011.
In 2013, she made her Marathi film debut with Maat.
In 2017, she acted in her second Marathi film, FU: Friendship Unlimited. Keshava was her only released Telugu film of the year.
Looty was her only released Kannada film of 2018.
In 2019, she was seen in the Kannada film, Kavacha. Later that year, she made her web series debut with Fixerr.
She has two upcoming films, Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau and Ayalaan.
In 2022, she was last seen in the web series, Dahanam.
She made her television debut as a judge with the television reality show, Nach Baliye 3. She works as a presenter in the television show 100% De Dana Dan.
In 2015, she also owned a restaurant.
Apart from acting, Isha joined the political party Bharatiya Janata Party. She has been appointed as the working president of the BJP’s women’s transport wing.
Isha Koppikar Family
Father Name | Ragav Koippkar |
Mother Name | Bairal Koippkar |
Brother | Anosh Koippkar |
Sister | N/A |
Husband / Wife | Timmy Narang |
Isha Koppikar Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs / Girlfriend | Timmy Narang |
Wife/ Spouse | Timmy Narang |
Marriage date | 29th November 2009 |
Marriage Place | Not Known |
Children | Rianna Narang |
Isha Koppikar Physical Stats
Height | In Centimeter – 170 cm In Meter – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’7’’ |
Weight | In Kilogram- 60 Kg In Pounds – 132 lbs |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Isha Koppikar Favourite
Favourite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Favourite Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
Favourite Song | Not Known |
Favourite Movie | Mr. India |
Favourite Cuisine | Japanese, Thai and India |
Favourite Color | Not Known |
Favourite Sport | Not Known |
Favourite Destination | Not Known |
Isha Koppikar Education
School | Not Known |
Collage | Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Isha Koppikar Net Worth
Net Worth | N/A |
Salary | N/A |
Income Source | Acting |
Car Collection | Mercedes Benz ML 250 CDI |
Some Unknown facts about Isha Koppikar
- For her Item number in a Hindi film Company, she earned the title, Khallas Girl.
- She has a black belt in Taekwondo.
- With the advice of her numerologists, she changed the spelling of her name twice, first to Ishaa Koppikar and later to Eesha Koppikhar. However, as of 2015, she has reverted to the original spelling of her name.
- She has a tattoo.
- She drinks alcohol.